Understanding and Managing Tuberculosis
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage your tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis.
How to use this course
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Session 1: The TB Threat - Understanding the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria and its characteristics.
Session 2: How TB Spreads - Different ways TB can be transmitted and risk factors for infection.
Interactive Activity: Visual models and diagrams to understand the bacteria and transmission routes.
Session 3: When to be Concerned - Typical and atypical symptoms of active TB disease.
Session 4: Potential Complications - Understanding the risks associated with untreated TB.
Activity: Symptom checklist and group discussion on identifying early warning signs.
Session 5: Putting the Pieces Together - Diagnostic tests used to confirm TB: Sputum tests, chest X-rays, and others.
Session 6: Classifying TB - Understanding Latent TB Infection (LTBI) vs. Active TB Disease.
Activity: Explaining different diagnostic procedures and their purpose.
Session 7: Anti-TB Medication - Exploring different treatment regimens based on TB type and drug resistance.
Session 8: Importance of Adherence - Understanding the significance of completing the full course of treatment.
Activity: Discussing medication schedules, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
Session 9: Stopping the Spread - Preventing transmission of TB to others: coughing etiquette, ventilation, and isolation.
Session 10: Community Support - Importance of informing close contacts and public health authorities.
Activity: Role-playing scenarios for communicating your TB diagnosis and prevention measures.